Linking text frames

There are two basic ways to set up a linked sequence of frames:

You can link a sequence of empty frames, then import the text.
You can import the text into a single frame, then create and link additional frames into which the text automatically flows.

When a text frame is selected, the frame includes a triangular Text Flow button at the bottom right of the text frame (red or blue). Irrespective of whether the frame text is overflowing, you can click this to draw out another text frame linked to the originating text frame.

To link the selected frame to an existing unlinked frame:

Click the frame's triangular Text Flow button when you see the cursor change ().
Click anywhere on the frame to be linked to.

A connecting line links the two text frames.

To link the selected frame to a newly drawn frame:

As above, but instead of clicking a 'target' frame, drag across the page (to create a frame sized to your requirements). This is ideal for quickly mapping out linked frames across different pages.

To remove a text frame from the frame sequence:

From the Tools panel, select the Move Tool.
Select the text frame, then press the .
Select the text frame, then press the .

The previous and next frames will maintain frame linkage.

To unlink a text frame from the frame sequence:

From the Tools panel, select the Move Tool.
Select the text frame to be unlinked, then click the 'previous' and/or 'next' Text Flow buttons (top left or bottom right, respectively).
Click within the frame when the unlink cursor () appears.

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